1983 general election · London
Twickenham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Twickenham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,792. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,7929.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%49,858 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,833
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,110 | 50.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,318 | 40.8% | |
| Labour | 3,732 | 7.5% | |
| Others | 698 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,858 | ||
| Majority | 4,792 | 9.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Twickenham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,110 votes (50.4%).
What was the majority in Twickenham in 1983?
4,792 votes (9.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Twickenham in 1983?
76.9% of the 64,833 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,858 votes).
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